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-30Bill Phillips editor@pgfreepress.com Back before computers ruled the day in newspaper offices, reporters would type -30- at the end of each story. It was done to inform the typesetters that they had reached the end of the story. Well … this is the end. Today is the final issue of the Prince George Free Press. Aberdeen Publishing owner Bob Doull announced to staff yesterday that the Free Press will cease publishing as of May 1. The reason? Declining revenues. “It’s not the fault of anyone at the paper,” he said. “We had budgeted for a loss, but it was worse than we had planned for. We did worse than last year. We just weren’t moving the needle in the right direction.” He said the downturn in the Alberta economy has hurt the company overall, which will still have 11 newspapers after the
Free Press closes. The closure will affect 10 full time employees plus part time drivers and paper carriers. Severance packages will be offered to the full time employees, however, Doull says he may be able to relocate some to positions within Aberdeen Publishing. The Prince George Free Press first hit the streets of Prince George on November 3, 1994. It was founded by Black Press, which operated the newspaper until Doull’s Aberdeen Publishing purchased it, along with Kamloops This Week and the Merritt Herald, in October 2010. The Free Press started as a weekly newspaper but soon moved to publishing twice a week. In June of 2013, as a cost-cutting measure, it returned to publishing once a week. Doull said that Prince George, like most communities now, simply don’t support, economically, two newspapers. “The upside for the community is they still have a daily newspaper,” he said.
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Hannah Mitchell with her watercolour on paper piece entitled Les Autruches Pompeuses at a student art show on Sunday at the Prince George Public Library. The show, The Dancing Paintbrushes, included the works of nine students and was put on by instructo Wendy Framst.
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A sad day for newspapers It is truly a sad day for us here at the Prince George Free the other guys. Black Press and Glacier Media have been Press, and for the community of Prince George. carving up the landscape geographically so they don’t diYou are reading the last issue of the Prince rectly compete with each other in communities George Free Press. big and small. The first issue of the Free Press hit the The Free Press is owned by Aberdeen Pubstreets on October 31, 1994 and the last issue lishing, a relatively small newspaper chain, so today, May 1, 2015 … just over 20 years of we haven’t been a part of that rush to competitelling the stories of Prince George. tively not compete. But it’s sad for the community as well. For us, it was simply a matter of revenues Two newspapers is good for a community. disappearing. Having two newspapers provides readers When I started at the Free Press in 2006, we with different perspectives on the same ishad 27 people on staff and we were publishing sues, different looks, different voices. between 40 and 48 pages twice a week. Now, as As journalists, it keeps us sharp because we close, we have 10 people on staff and have Writer’s block been publishing, on average, 32 pages once a we’re always trying to beat the other guys BillPhillips week. (that goes for all media) … trying to get the “scoop” as it were. You don’t need to have a UNBC MBA to figSadly, competition is good for the consumer, it’s not ure out that, as our owner Bob Doull said, “we just weren’t good for business. moving the needle in the right direction.” In most of B.C., newspaper chains have made concerted And it’s not a case of advertisers flocking to our comefforts to get out of each other’s way, rather than take on petition. The Citizen isn’t publishing as many pages as
it used to either. The advertising dollars just seem to be going away. So, these days, newspaper wars are battles of attrition. It becomes a question of who can hang on the longest. Here, it was the Prince George Citizen. Just last year the Kamloops Daily News, which was a sister paper to the Citizen, lost the attrition battle to our sister paper Kamloops This Week. So, Prince George is not unique. Declining revenues are an issue facing the industry everywhere and if I had a solution to that problem, well, I’d be rich. As for me, I don’t know what the future holds. It was on the May long weekend in 1985 when I was hired as the sports reporter for the Fernie Free Press. Almost 30 years to the day. When people have asked me what I like about being a newspaper reporter and/or editor, my response been the same over those 30 years: “Every day is an adventure. You never know who’s going to come through the door or where the day will take you.” Today, another adventure begins.
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Drug trafficking gets time in jail In Provincial Court on Feb. 18: Kelly A. Walker was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol reading over .08, fined $1,000, assessed a victim surcharge of $300 and prohibited from driving for one year. Margaret L. York was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, sentenced to 60 days in jail to be served on an intermittent basis, placed on probation until the expiration of the jail sentence, assessed a victim surcharge of $100 and prohibited from possessing
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firearms for 10 years. York was also found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000, sentenced to 30 days in jail to be served on an intermittent basis, placed on probation until the expiration of the jail sentence and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Peter J. Young was found guilty of dealing with identity documents without lawful excuse, mischief and failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to 52 days in jail, placed on probation for one year and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Young was also found guilty of a second count of failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to 22 days in jail, assessed a victim surcharge of $100 and placed on probation for one year. William E.J. Gray was found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking, fined $250 and assessed a victim surcharge of $75. Crystal Okimaw was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, sentenced to 90 days in jail to be served on an intermittent basis, placed on probation until the expiration of the jail sentence and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Okimaw was also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking, sentenced to 27 days in jail to be served on an intermittent basis, placed on probation until the expiration of the jail sentence and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. In Provincial Court on Feb. 19: Bennett J. Galbraith was found guilty of robbery, sentenced to 15 months and 20 days in jail, placed on probation for two years, assessed a victim surcharge of $200 and
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received a lifetime prohibition on the possession of firearms. Kevin J. Monk was found guilty of assault, sentenced to 155 days in jail, placed on probation for two years, assessed a victim surcharge of $100 and prohibited from possessing firearms for five years. Monk was also found guilty of two counts of failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to 92 days in jail, placed on probation for two years and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Monk was also found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000, sentenced to 83 days in jail, placed on probation for two years and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. In Provincial Court on Feb. 20: Alan V. Whittell was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance and received a conditional sentence of four months. Whittell was also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking and received a conditional sentence of
two months, Bradley M. Abraham was found guilty of assault with a weapon, sentenced to 38 days in jail, placed on probation for 12 months, assessed a victim surcharge of $200 and prohibited from possessing firearms for 10 years. Abraham was also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance, fined $400 and assessed a victim surcharge of $120. In Provincial Court on Feb. 23: Robert L. Milligan was found guilty of assault, sentenced to time served of three months in jail and time credited of three months in jail, placed on probation for two years, assessed a victim surcharge of $200 and received a lifetime prohibition on the possession of firearms. Lenora L. Blue was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and placed on probation for one year. Blue was also found guilty of failure to attend court when
ordered to do so, placed on probation for one year and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Theo Wrona was found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order, fined $250 and assessed a victim surcharge of $75. In Provincial Court on Feb. 24: Kevin R. Fowler was found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking, sentenced to 19 days in jail, placed on probation for 12 months and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Derek G. Pedersen was found guilty of possession of property obtained by crime, placed on probation for 12 months and assessed a victim surcharge of $200. Nathan J. Ghostkeeper was found guilty of two counts of failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to 14 days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. In Provincial Court on Feb. 25: Sharon A. Bridges was found guilty of operating a motor
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vehicle while impaired, fined $2,000, assessed a victim surcharge of $300 and prohibited from driving for three years. Shawn J. Chipman was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance, fined $500 and assessed a victim surcharge of $150. Sarah L. Henkel was found guilty of failing to produce a driver’s licenxe when ordered to do so, fined $100 and assessed a victim surcharge of $15. Gordon K. Hill was found guilty of possession of child pornography, sentenced to 90 days in jail to be served on an intermittent basis, placed on probation for two years and assessed a victim surcharge of $200. Vernon L.M. Knott was found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to seven days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Jennifer Pelletier was found guilty of uttering threats, placed on probation for one year and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Cindy L.L. Poitras was found guilty of driving while prohibited, fined $500, assessed a victim surcharge of $75 and prohibited from driving for one year. Poitras was also found guilty of resisting a peace officer, sentenced to one day in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100.
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CNC board suspends intake for dental programs to meet $2.8M budget crisis Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com The dental assistant program at the College of New Caledonia may not skip a beat. While the school’s board of governors voted Friday morning to suspend student intakes for the dental assistant and dental hygiene programs to balance the
2015-16 budget, the recommendation from vice-president of administration and finance Sue McAllister contained a measure of hope, which president Henry Reiser elaborated on in discussions before the vote. “We have been in discussion with the ministry this morning, and will have possible changes to the dental assistant program. If those changes can be approved
by the Education Council at its June meeting, we could have an intake into the program in September 2015. “We need to make modifications to the dental hygiene program, but we are hoping to resume intakes there in September 2016.” The discussion Friday was solely among board members. Outgoing chair Keith Playfair
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said there would be no presentations from the gallery. “We’re not taking any presentations today. This has been a long one, with many e-mails, phone calls and meetings where people expressed their concerns over the measures we were proposing to take. “The concerns expressed have weighed heavily on the minds of the board members.” Faculty representative Sheldon Clare spoke against the budget motion, saying it “goes against the interests of the college and the community at large.” “There needs to be more effort by government,” he said, “to create a better funding model. Our responsibilities go beyond the nickels and dimes and dollars of a budget, so I can not support the present motion.”
June Clark, representing Vanderhoof on the board, said she was not happy with the motion, but saw nothing else the board could do. “Some of the decisions and trade-offs we are making are not things I like, but we’ve got to figure it out. “We knew what the rules were when we started. I wish government would give us more money, but that doesn’t appear to be a realistic option.” The board had been looking at a $2.8 million deficit for the upcoming year. Besides suspending the intakes on the two dental programs, it has also decided to suspend the Aboriginal Early Childhood Education on-line program, which was not seeing a lot of students. The budget also sees counselling positions at the Prince George campus cut, as well as looking to change the Prince George Early Care and Learning Centre to a non-profit society.
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Province funds CNC trades program Just three days after the College of New Caledonia announced it would suspend student intakes for the dental assistant and dental hygiene programs, the province coughed up some money for institution. However, it won’t be for the ailing dental programs. On Monday, Victoria announced $330,496 for 64 trade seats to reduce wait times for students entering an in-demand trade profession. Funding will go towards the following programs: Electrical: 16 Foundation seats; millwright: 16 Foundation seats; engineering: 16 Fourth class seats; engineering: 16 Third class seats “In our rapidly changing labour market we need to ensure British Columbians have the necessary skills to participate in our growing economy,” Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and
Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond said, in a press release. “By providing 64 critical trade seats at CNC, we continue to align skills training with future labour market demands. In doing so, we will help ensure British Columbians are first in line for the one million job openings expected by 2022, two-thirds which are a result of an aging demographic and the remaining one-third will be from anticipated economic growth.” The CNC board had been looking at a $2.8 million deficit for the upcoming year. In addition to suspending the intakes on the two dental programs, it has also decided to suspend the Aboriginal Early Childhood Education on-line program. The provincial funding announced Monday is part of a $6.1 million initiative to fund 1,429 additional trade seats this year in 14 public postsecondary institutions throughout the province.
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Bigger classes no cause for concern Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com Right now, there are 15 secondary-school classes in School District 57 which are over the 30-student limit established by the School Act. Superintendent Brian Pepper says that number is higher than it has been recently, but not out of line. “It’s higher than we’ve had the past couple of semesters, but I would call it the high side of usual.”
He says in some cases the class is designed so the instructor actually prefers more students. “It may be a peer helping class, or a leadership class, or a band class. In those cases, the teacher doesn’t mind having the extra students.” A quick check by Pepper revealed three of the over-sized classes were band classes, and three others were peer helping or leadership. “There is also an independent study class in there as well as a study hall.”
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He said there are two main reasons why the district will go over the limit in a class. “First, again, if the instructor wants the extra numbers. The other most common one is where a particular course is being offered as a singleton at a school, and we end up with one or two students more.” He points to a calculus class at PGSS as an example in this semester, but adds the district doesn’t track these courses from year to year. “It just varies too much from year to year. Last year, there wasn’t an overage in the calculus, but there was in a physics class at a different school. They really are random in terms of what classes are affected.” Another way a class can end up with an extra student is if there is
more than one block of the class offered at the school, but the student numbers just don’t work out. “You may have four blocks of a subject,” Pepper says, “and if
you get just over 120 students, you end up with one of the classes having an extra student.” One thing he did note as unusual about this semester’s distribu-
tion of over-size classes was four of them were in Grades 8 and 9. “That’s different. I’m not going to say it hasn’t happened before, but it not something we see very often.”
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Man charged in triple homicide One man has been arrested following a triple homicide in Burns Lake Monday. Burns Lake RCMP were called out to a home in the 200-block of Fifth Avenue at 8:25 a.m. after receiving a report of potential foul play. Officers entered the residence and found three people, one
woman and two men, dead inside. The identities of all three victims are not being released at this time. A 54-year-old Burns Lake man has been arrested in connection with the homicides and is currently in police custody pending a Justice of the Peace hearing this afternoon. Police believe this to
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Procrastinators who haven’t yet filed their tax returns have an extra five days to do so thanks to an error by the Canada Revenue Agency. The CRA mistakenly issued a statement last Friday listing May 5 as the deadline for 2014 tax returns instead of the correct deadline of April 30. But with too many people presumed to be taking advantage of the
extended deadline, the government opted to honour it. “2014 tax returns filed by midnight on May 5, 2015, will not incur interest or penalties,” a statement on the CRA website now says. “The CRA sincerely regrets and apologizes for any confusion this may have caused.” The deadline has been extended in unusual circumstances before – last year extra time was granted when a security breach from the Heartbleed web software bug prompted Ottawa to temporarily suspend online filing through the CRA website.
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Workplace-death trauma continues Lynne Rozenboom speaks at Day of Mourning ceremony in city control what happens on the ground from our offices in Vancouver.’ “Things have changed, but there’s still a helluva long way to go.” In 2014, 173 B.C. workers died, with many of those resulted to asbestos exposure many years ago. Bruce Clarke, the prevention manager for WorkSafeBC in Prince George, said that will continue to influence future statistics on work-related deaths. “Because it can take so long for the diseases to appear, the numbers are likely to remain high.” He said it was important to remember the
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Lynne Rozenboom knows the exact time her world changed. “At approximately 1 p.m. on May 13, 2008,” she told a crowd of about 50 at the Day of Mourning ceremony in Prince George on Tuesday, “my life changed, my children, my grandchildren, parents, friends.” That was when she was told her husband Dirk, a worker with BC Hydro, had been killed in a helicopter crash in Cranbrook. “It was a day like any other one,” she said. “He ate his oatmeal for breakfast, kissed me goodbye. It was Tuesday, so he would be doing what had become a routine job, helicopter line patrols.” That was almost seven years ago, and, she said, “the trauma still goes on. “In our hearts, in our minds, we still mourn him.” Dirk Rozenboom was one of four people killed in the crash, along with the pilot, another BC Hydro worker, and a Kenyan exchange student on the ground. Lynne Rozenboom says there were things she had to learn that she had never thought she would. “I had to learn to drive the John Deere tractor he had bought just a few weeks earlier. His brothers taught me how to drive it so I could mow the lawn.” She also found herself having to explain that tragedy was not the norm. “I had to explain to my grandson that not every helicopter he saw
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in the sky was going to crash.” More importantly, she says, she learned lessons about living. “Only because we love someone so deeply can we grieve so deeply. We need to be patient and kind with each other. “We have to share our time, our touch, our tears.” She now works with the WorkSafeBC Peer Support Group. “We provide counselling which is safe, empathetic and confidential. “We’ve walked the walk.” Speaking before
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Supreme Court Justice Glen Parrett is retiring. His last day on the bench will be May 31. Parrett, who recently presided over the Cody Legebokoff murder trial, graduated from Mount View Senior Secondary School in 1964. He attended the University of Victoria and received his bachelor’s degree in 1968. He then attended the Uni-
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NDIT focus should stay on beetle work Northern Development Initiative Trust’s pine beetle recovery account should continue to operate sustainably, and be used to fund strategic and highly impactful projects that help communities
recover from the mountain pine beetle epidemic. That’s what the NDIT board heard from community leaders across central and northern B.C. during a meeting in Prince George this month
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Mayor Lyn Hall was on hand to demonstrate how the City’s curb side recycling program works at R.E.A.P.S. (Recycling and Environmental Action Planning Society) recycle challenge event.
RDFFG presents cultural report to board The 2014 annual Cultural Report was received. The annual Cultural Report contains 2014 and 2013 data on visitors, staff, volunteers, and operating budgets. Overall attendance for the eight funded sites increased by 16 per cent over 2013. Total visitation was over 179,000 for all sites. A total of 59 staff and 30 summer students were employed in 2014 and 335 volunteers donated their time. Nearly 4,000 school children visits were recorded, down from 9000 the year previous as a result of job action in schools. The Golden Raven program continues to be the successful marketing umbrella for the eight funded sites along with Barkerville Historic Town and Fort St. James National Historic Site, who pay to par-
ticipate. The partners cross-promote each other at their sites with Golden Raven signage, apparel for their staff and brochures with cost-saving coupons from each facility on display. Fire Services Agreement Finalized The regional district has finalized a five-year fee for service agreement with Canfor for fire protection services for the Isle Pierre sawmill. Under the terms of the agreement the regional district, through Beaverly Fire Rescue will provide firefighting assistance when requested for fires deemed beyond Canfor’s firefighting capabilities. The value of the five-year agreement is $10,000. Additional fees may be applied depending on the resources required to assist in a particular emergency.
Pharmacy points, tobacco sales targetted Jeff Nagel Black Press The regulatory body for B.C. pharmacists hasn’t given up on its agenda to ban pharmacies from handing out loyalty reward points on drug purchases, or to eventually ban cigarette sales. A ban imposed by the College of Pharmacists of B.C. was struck down in B.C. Supreme Court last summer, but an appeal filed by the college will be heard in December. The college argued loyalty points are a powerful lure for consumers that can alter their medication buying habits and potentially harm their health. It was fought in court by major supermarket chains. The judge in the trial ruled
the ban on all loyalty incentives was “unreasonable” and concerns raised were “illogical.” College spokesman Mykle Ludvigsen wouldn’t comment on the grounds for appeal. One of the objections raised was that insured patients who don’t pay out of pocket might continue to refill a prescription after they no longer need it just to collect more points and the unneeded drugs may be abused or diverted to the illegal drug trade. Tobacco sales by pharmacies are also in the crosshairs of the college. Ludvigsen said there is no specific timeline to impose such a ban but the college’s 2014 strategic plan calls for the board to pursue one. “We’re the only province that currently allows cigarettes to be
sold in premises that contain a pharmacy,” he said. “It completely goes against the pharmacy as a health centre. To sell things we know kill you at the front of the store and to sell things that help you get better at the back of the store is a bit of a conflict.” Retail chains have warned they would challenge the college’s jurisdiction if it moves to impose a tobacco ban and would also sue the college and its directors for lost sales that would result if their stores can’t sell cigarettes. “The law does not take a positive view of activities which represent unwarranted restraint of trade,” says a letter to the college sent last fall by executives from London Drugs, Overwaitea Food Group, Safeway, Rexall, Sobey’s and Thrifty Foods.
focused on finding ways to optimize the use of the $23 million account. Representatives from each of the trust’s four regional advisory committees (Cariboo Chilcotin Lillooet, Northeast, Prince George and Northwest), the Cariboo Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition, Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition and Omineca Beetle Action Coalition attended the meeting facilitated by Northern Development CEO Janine North. In 2005, the Pine Beetle Recovery Account was infused with $30 million to support pine beetle recovery projects to help communities respond to the infestation, which has killed an estimated 723 million cubic metres of timber since the infestation began in the 1990s. “On behalf of the board, we owe thanks to our regional advisors and beetle action coalitions for taking the time to brainstorm ways to optimize the pine beetle recovery account,” said Northern Development Chair Evan Saugstad, in a press release. “This year marks the 10th anniversary of the trust and a good opportunity to ensure we’re responding to the region’s needs – the recommendations we’ve heard so far will go a long ways to ensure this account continues to provide value to our communities and strengthen the region’s economy.” The pine beetle recovery account is one of seven accounts the trust manages including the four regional development accounts, cross regional account and operating endowment. Since 2005, nearly $19 million has been disbursed from the pine beetle recovery account to support 215 economic diversification projects in areas where the infestation has been present. Re-
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cently, the account’s annual allowable grant limit (seven per cent of the $23 million account balance in 2014) has primarily been used to fund the trust’s economic development capacity building program, which provides $50,000 per year to each municipality and regional district affected by mountain pine beetle within the trust’s service area to support economic development initiatives. In 2014, approximately $1.4 million was approved from the pine beetle recovery account to support economic development capacity building funding in pine beetle affected areas. At the April 1 meeting, regional advisors and beetle action coalition representatives recommended to the trust’s board that it adopt a policy to grant out between eight per cent and 10 per cent of the account’s capital base per year to support economic diversification projects in pine beetle affected areas. The group also recommended that the Trust’s board consider making additional funds from the account available to support highly strategic or impactful pine beetle recovery projects as they’re proposed. The advisors recommended that such projects could include commercialization and community forest support, support for trades and technical education and small business and entrepreneurial training and mentorship, among other recommendations. The recommendations were forwarded to the trust’s board for review at its April board meeting, and staff are now working on policy updates for the account that will be forwarded to the board for approval at its July meeting.
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Lheidli T’enneh sign fire deal with RDFFG Part of the Lheidli T’enneh reserve at Shelley now has fire protection, thanks to an agreement signed Monday between the band and the Regional District of FraserFort George. The two groups signed the historic agreement, which will see Shell-Glen Volunteer Fire Rescue provide services to the south side of the Lheidli T’enneh Indian Reserve #2, adjacent to Shelley. “We would like to acknowledge and thank the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George in working with Lheidli T’enneh for this historic agreement for fire protection services to the south side,” said Chief Dominic Frederick, in a press release.
“Throughout this process, we are striving to coordinate our emergency community planning for both north and south side, to look at emergency preparedness, response, and capacity building for our community members.” It is a fee-for-service agreement that will span five years for a total of $39,400, or $7,880 per year. The agreement provides for fire protection services for structural fires and fires threatening structures on the reserve lands as well as the provision of emergency medical first responder services. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for members of the Lheidli T’enneh to become members of the Shell-Glen
volunteer fire/rescue department. “We know how quickly fire can devastate a community and the peace of mind that comes with having a dedicated fire protection service available,” said Art Kaehn, regional district chairman. “We thank the Lheidli T’enneh for working with us to develop this agreement so members of their community can enjoy the same peace of mind in knowing that if needed, help is on its way.” The Shell-Glen Volunteer Fire/Rescue was established in 1991 and provides fire protection to the Shelley town site and surrounding area. Previous to this agreement, the department was only authorized
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Cullen concerned about First Nations health services Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen has expressed concern following the release of a report Tuesday from Canada’s Auditor General on the state of health services for remote First Nations communities. The report, entitled Access to Health Services for Remote First Nations Communities, focused on the state of care and facilities for remote First Nations communities in Ontario and Manitoba. But Cullen noted that the Conservative government’s underlying disregard for the health of indigenous people is putting communities across Canada at risk. “Three years ago, the Conservatives pulled $100 million in funding and axed the National Aboriginal Health Organization, and today we are learning the government isn’t even trying to deliver services based on need,” said Cullen, in a press release. Auditor General Michael Ferguson found that Health Canada
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Chris NICKLESS/Black Press Alysa Leclerc of Prince George participates in the Youth Muskrat Skinning & Boarding event held during the B.C. Trappers Association Convention at the Curling Rink in 100 Mile House on April 18. The three-day conference saw several hundred people attend, with many from out of the area.
Roads for resources valuable In a new report on the state of access management, the Forest Practices Board estimates that B.C. now has over 600,000 kilometres of resource roads and concludes that the provincial government’s information about and management of these roads remains inadequate. “It is extremely difficult for the public and other users of resource roads to have any reliable idea of where roads are and whether they are accessible or safe for travel,” said board chair Tim Ryan. “Resource roads are a multi-billion dollar public asset and a liability. Government is not managing them to ensure we maximize the positive benefits of public investment in road development and minimize the negative impacts roads can have.” The report identifies three key areas of concern; inventory, strategic management and operational issues. Three quarters of the existing roads in the province were built by the forest industry, with the oil and gas and mining industries responsible for most of the rest. Much of this resource road network is not useable for industrial purposes and is in some state of deactivation. However, many of these roads still present risks to the environment, fish and wildlife, and provide unintended
public access in some areas. The report makes a number of recommendations to government, including: • a website (or wiki) that allows collaborative editing of road location and status, • implementing the BC Forest Safety Ombudsman’s recommendation for a new public highway designation for resource roads that provide access to communities, • enabling the setting of objectives for access and public notice requirements, • policies and minor legislative amendments to address operational issues. The Forest Practices Board is B.C.’s independent watchdog for sound forest and range practices, reporting its findings and recommendations directly to the public and government. The board can investigate and report on current forestry and range issues and make recommendations for improvement to practices and legislation.
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A big trappers’ convention drew approximately 300 visitors to 100 Mile House as members of the British Columbia Trappers Association (BCTA) descended on 100 Mile House for the organization’s 70th Annual General Meeting and Convention, April 17-19. The three-day event held at the 100 Mile Curling Club saw a number of attractions of interest to not only animal trappers, but also local hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. “100 Mile really came through,” says Judy Banas, a local member of the organization, which represents trappers and promotes wildlife management. “There were a lot of sponsors. We were really grateful and happy with that.” The event attracted visitors of all ages with informative demonstrations and courses, guest speakers, great food, fun
competitions, winning furs and awards. Snowmobiles and ATVs were also on display outside, while exhibitions on taxidermy, chainsaw and snowmobile maintenance and outdoor safety were also on the agenda. Because of its central location, 100 Mile House proved to be a good draw for BCTA members from all around the province. “Thank you so much to all of
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Aboriginal skills training funded Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com The provincial government is providing up to $10 million a year for the next three years to help First Nations people prepare for work, primarily in the liquified natural gas (LNG) sector. “It could be something as simple as making it easier for people to get their driver’s licence,” Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation John Rustad said Friday after the announcement. “It could be upgrading their education to get the skills they need.” The biggest change in the latest funding, he says, is where the ideas for projects will come from. “We’re taking a different approach. We are going to approach the First Nations on how to make training effective for them to take advantage of the opportunities coming in the LNG sector.” He says in many cases, the First Nations involved may work with a local educational institution to come up with a training plan. “We already have a number of pilot projects to announce over the next little while. We have been working with First Nations over the past year on how to structure this program.” The new funding is part of a government goal of adding 15,000 Aboriginal workers to the province’s workforce within 10 years.
Courtesy Government of BC Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation John Rustad is at the controls in the back while Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Shirley Bond is up front, surrounded by students with the O’Brien Training site after the announcement of up to $30 million over the next three years for improved Aboriginal skills training.
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Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com Children at the University Hospital of Northern B.C. will find their stay there a little easier, thanks to some students from the University of Northern B.C. Students in the latest Masters Certificate in Project Management group were required to plan and execute a project as part of the course, and the latest cohort decided to do something that would benefit the community. “We had the opportunity to take on a real project,” says Fiona MacPherson, one of the students involved. “We raised about $50,000 through corporate donations and a raffle.” The money went to purchase 16 medicalgrade arms to hold iPads, the iPads for the arms to hold, and iTunes credits for movies and songs for the Pediatrics department at the hospital. Course instructor Dr. Dale Christenson was impressed by the group’s work. “This cohort demonstrated the power of project management by taking a concept to cash,” he said in a release. “Congratulation on your selfless achievement while improving your community.” MacPherson said the decision to raise funds for the Pediatrics department was one they were all behind. “It’s never a pleasant situation for the patients. This will make things a bit better for them.”
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The B.C. government has completed regional marine plans with 18 First Nations on the B.C. Coast, from northern Vancouver Island up to the Alaska border. The marine plans are to be an extension of the 2007 coastal land use plan that has become known as the Great Bear Rainforest agreement. The four regions are Haida Gwaii, Central Coast, North Coast and North Vancouver Island, but they do not attempt to intrude on the key federal jurisdictions of shipping and fisheries management. Aboriginal leaders said they were proceeding with B.C. and environmental organizations, but the federal government has not participated in what they call MaPP, the Marine Planning Partnership for the North Pacific Coast. Haida Nation President Peter Lantin said the marine plan for the waters around Haida Gwaii sets aside 20 per cent as a marine reserve, and discussions with Ottawa are underway to add more area around Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve.
But with pipelines and oil and gas projects proposed for the region, the plans are far from completion. “When we embarked on this journey a decade ago, the whole intent was to be comprehensive marine planning, which involves everything,” Lantin said. “So as the environment’s changed over the last 10 years around those federal jurisdictional issues, we’ve seen them not want to be part of this process.” The Haida Nation remains opposed to crude oil tanker traffic through its marine territory, and is studying the issue of liquefied natural gas tankers in North Coast waters, he said. Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea’s office issued a statement in response to the announcement in Victoria. “The Department of Fisheries and Oceans did not participate in MaPP as it is involved in similar initiatives with similar partners such as the CanadaB.C. Marine Protected Area network strategy, which achieves marine protection and conservation goals through a joint federal-provincial approach, collaborative decision-making and a participatory process,” the statement said.
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What’s the real truth behind our annual seal slaughter? Whenever I see e-mails in my inbox from Humane want the commercial seal slaughter to end, and oppose the Society International, I try not to open them. I know readCanadian government using tax dollars to promote the ing them is going to be painful. Brutal. Sometimes, I leave sealing industry.” them until the end of the day so that I can be informed On this issue, I stand with the majority. without being sick to my stomach. Even though I’ve read conflicting reports about how The issue is an emotional one for a lot of people. humane or efficient is the manner in which pup seals are One that tugs at my heartstrings no matter how hard I killed – and that cattle and chicken have a much worse time try to turn the other way or how deep into the tarsands I of it – I’m not convinced that being bludgeoned to death is bury my head. I pray that it will go away but prayer doesn’t the kindest method. always work like that. I try to see both sides of Like most people, though, I also have to the issue, I work at being even-handed but all I rely on photos and videos (with graphic footcan see is that club and the red blood on white age warnings), supplied by the only protest snow. organization that keeps reporters like me in As a reporter I know there is a history, a the loop. tradition, a reason for the slaughter. Some documentaries tell a different story. There are other people and their livelihoods I have, of course, read the critics’ comments to consider such as Inuit survival in Canada’s that this is all just well-orchestrated propagannorthlands. I try hard to understand why so da designed to tug at people’s hearts – people many hundreds of mostly young seals must be like me who have a beating, some would say killed each year to satisfy that need. bleeding heart, and love animals. On April 12, Canada’s commercial seal So guess what? It works. TEA WITH TERESA slaughter opened off Newfoundland and I’m Especially when I hear (also through the TERESAMALLAM HSI) about government reports that say more sure lots of baby seals – the ones with the adorable faces and pleading eyes looking up helpthan 98 per cent of seals killed in Canada’s lessly as they are clubbed to death – wish their date with annual seal “hunt” (how hard are they to find lying on the death had never come. So do I. ice?) are less than three months old. And that many young The Humane Society International (Canada) is the coun- animals, in their futile efforts to escape their captors, suffer try’s – and the world’s – watchdog of the events that unfold greatly before they die. annually in Newfoundland and other northern areas with a No mother can hear that and not weep. commercial sealing industry. So the debate goes on and the protests and visits by HolAccording to an April 23 HSI media advisory, more than lywood celebrities like Brigitte Bardot and, more recently, 35 nations have prohibited some or all products of comPaul McCartney will come and go. And all we who are so mercial seal hunts but Canada has the distinction of standfar away from the reality and truth about our country’s ing firm in its resolve to continue promoting it. seal hunt will be left with is the horrific images of pleading “National polling shows that the majority of Canadians puppy dog eyes and red blood on snow.
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Hanging with the Monkey Hangers Where in the world can you hear about Cottagers, Gunners and Monkey Hangers all within a few minutes? Well, if you’re listening to a football (soccer) update from the United Kingdom, those are three team nicknames you might hear. Admittedly, there are a lot of teams over there with rather ... well ... boring nicknames. There are a lot of Blues, for instance, who wear home uniforms (or kit, as they call it in the United Kingdom) which are, yes, blue. The group of teams called Magpies are the same, with black-and-white kit. But then there are the other nicknames, the ones I like looking up and finding out where they came from. Like the three I mentioned earlier, or the Addicks or the Spireites. The Spireites call Chesterfield home, and while it might seem more fitting to call them the Sofas, their name comes from a landmark in the town, which we would actually call a city, since it has more than 100,000 residents. Anyway, the Church of Saint May and All Saints has a crooked spire, which legend says was caused when a local blackALLAN’S AMBLINGS smith put new horseshoes on the ALLANWISHART Devil’s cloven hooves, but deliberately did it wrong, causing the Devil such pain he leapt into the air, hitting the spire. Others attribute the crooked spire to poor workmanship. Be that as it may, the local football team has been known as the Spireites for many years. Some of the other nicknames aren’t quite so rooted in the past. Like Charlton Athletic, known as the Addicks after a fish and chips shop in the town. Don’t see the connection? A lot of people in England drop their h’s, so haddock becomes something sounding more like Addick. Fulham’s home stadium is known as Craven Cottage because of the cottage which sits in one corner. Thus, the team is the Cottagers. An even more straightforward one, in many regards, is Arsenal, which was the site of an arms factory whose workers formed a football team. They were know, and still are, as the Gunners. My vote for the most bizarre name, though, goes to Hartlepool United. During the Napoleonic Wars, the story goes, a French ship was wrecked near the town. There was only one survivor, a monkey which was wearing a sailor’s uniform. The people of the town held a trial for the monkey, and didn’t get any answers to their questions (no surprise there). Having never seen a monkey before, they assumed it was a French spy, and hung it. However, it is worth noting the story wasn’t heard of until a fellow named Ned Corvan wrote The Monkey Song later in the 19th century. Whatever the case, the team has been known as the Monkey Hangers since.
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t is incredibly incongruous that just three days after the College of New Caledonia board made the agonizing decision to student intakes for the dental assistant and dental hygiene programs and suspend the Aboriginal Early Childhood Education on-line program that Victoria gives the college $330,496. The money won’t help the dental program. Instead it is going to fund 64 trade seats to reduce wait times for students entering an “in-demand” trade profession. Apparently dental hygienists and dental assistants aren’t “in demand.” Then, on Wednesday, to rub things in, Victoria announced $72,000 to create 32 seats at College of New Caledonia so students can get hands-on experience in a variety of trades occupations that support the “diverse, strong and growing economy of B.C.” Not only are dental hygienists and assistants not “in demand,” they’re not part of a diverse and growing economy. Then to really rub things in for us dentally challenged folks, Victoria issued a press release Wednesday patting itself on the back for the oneyear anniversary of B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint. “The Blueprint was launched a year ago to reengineer education and training systems - from kindergarten through to post-secondary training and beyond,” boasts the press release. Re-engineer things it did. While Victoria’s zeal to suggest liquefied natural gas will solve all our economic woes has waned, the zeal to train people to fill industrial jobs has not. And that push seems to have come at the expense of job training in sectors other than skilled trades. Don’t get us wrong, we need workers in the skilled trades sector. But, it seems government doesn’t believe we need anything else because that’s where all the money is going. Government continues to prattle on that B.C. expects one million job openings by 2022. They’ve been saying this for a number of years now, so one would expect that some of those jobs have been filled. But “one million jobs” rolls off the tongue more easily than 600,000 … or whatever the number actually is. Victoria states than 78 per cent of jobs will require some form of post-secondary education, and 44 per cent of jobs will be in skilled trades and technical occupations and approximately 13 per cent of the one million projected job openings are for in-demand trade occupations in B.C. However, given that government also states that a full two-thirds of those million jobs will be due to attrition … the aging baby-boomers heading off into retirement. That would indicate the jobs crunch is going to hit across all sectors … not just skilled trades. Won’t those million people filling those million new jobs need to get their teeth fixed?
The dirt on gardening As spring takes its slow path into summer, the dreams of Even a small plot can yield a surprising amount of vegetables. gardens bursting with flowers and vegetables are constantly on Vegetables fresh from the garden are succulent and flavourful. the minds of many. We now actually believe summer will arrive. They are overwhelmingly superior to those from the produce The process begins with the general cleanup of the debris left department of the supermarket. Perhaps some of that flavour behind from last year. There are lawns that have to be cleared comes from the satisfaction of them being the result of your of the evergreen cones and the last leaves of autumn which own work. refused to leave the trees until well after the first snow was on Those fortunate enough to have a greenhouse can extend the the ground. variety of vegetables grown. Tomatoes do not always do well out This is when many of us realize we are another year older and in the garden but they love the warm climate of the greenhouse. have some muscles which we use little in the winter months. If you have never had the joy of eating tomatoes picked at the Grumbling about random aches and pains becomes part of the peak of perfection, then you are missing a wonderful simple nightly ritual as we prepare to rest. They will pass in time. treat. For those who grow perennial plants, bless you, A greenhouse also allows one to grow herbs. the amount of work involved in getting those Fresh basil, parsley, chives, thyme, rosemary, marperennial flower beds back in shape is always far joram and other herbs turn a simple dish into an greater than we imagined. There was a time when exotic dinning pleasure. If you grow too many, they I laboured under the illusion that you just plant are easy to dry or freeze and will have flavour to them and they reappear and bloom every year. That brighten your winter meals. They will have a much is not the case. more intense flavour than commercial dried herbs They require attention but it is well worth the which seemed to be stored in some warehouse for profusion of blooms to brighten the days of summonths before we purchased them. mer. Before you get too excited, keep in mind that a The vegetable garden was an important part of greenhouse requires close to the same attention the survival of people in the not too distant past. as a young child. Then again, you will have a full ONSIDE Old-time vegetable gardens grew much more summer schedule and save a bundle on dragging VICBOWMAN a trailer here or there as well as saving a bundle on than just what was immediately consumed. They provided produce, which was also harvested and fuel and other expenses. preserved to carry one over the long winter to come. Don’t be intimidated if you are new to gardening, there are Many were a full-time job to prepare the soil, plant the seeds a lot of good gardeners around who love to share their knowland pick the weeds, thin the plants and do whatever was necesedge. sary for the vigorous growth and high yield. The amount of Gardening is an enjoyable and healthy recreation which gives time and energy to hill up the potato plants in a large patch was one moderate physical exercise as well as satisfying the soul. So a heavy task. put on the gloves and a hat with a wide brim and have one of Today most of us are satisfied with a small kitchen garden. the best summer experiences. circulation@pgfreepress.com | 250-564-0005
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Editor: Re: Suspension of CNC dental program Being a lifelong resident of Prince George, I started my path to becoming a dentist at CNC. The college’s motto is, “start here, go anywhere” and I am living proof of that. My dental education and career has taken me all over North America. Now I work at College Heights Dental along with three other dentists. Our office is open six days per week and we serve between 3,000 and 4,000 patients. In our office, we employ 15 certified dental assistants and hygienists. Thirteen of the 15 are graduates of the CNC dental program, which represents 87 per cent of our team. Without the CNC dental program, we would not be able to provide dental services to our patients. As a dentist, I cannot perform clinical procedures without the assistance of highly skilled staff. These assistants require extensive training that private offices cannot provide. In fact, our college of dental surgeons regulates who can be in the dental operatory as a dental assistant. Only graduates of accredited institution are able to fully assist chair-side. Similarly, certified dental hygienists are specially trained to provide preventative hygiene services. Without the local CNC dental program, our office would not be able to function as it does today. As a dentist in Prince George, I am fortunate to have access to locally trained staff. However, the CNC program is not only critical for local dentists. CNC grads are the predominant employees of dental offices in Williams Lake, Quesnel, 100 Mile House, Terrace, Dawson Creek, and many other northern communities. Without them, the dental offices would close. An example of this is the situation that currently exists in Mackenzie. Currently the town of Mackenzie is without dental services even though the town has a fully functioning dental clinic, thousands of charts, and a number of dentists willing to work there. The Mackenzie Dental Clinic has remained closed simply due to the lack of certified dental assistants and hygienists, not due to the lack of dentists. I am surprised that the executive board is considering closing the dental program. From an outsider’s perspective, it appears CNC has invested heavily in the trades programs, which typically don’t attract many women. The dental programs provide women a fantastic opportunity to earn a high-paying career in the dental field. Almost every graduate has a position waiting for them. In my opinion, closing this program does not contribute to maintaining equality between programs which typically attract male and female students. I hope the board will take this into consideration when coming to a decision. Dr. Jessey Minhas DMD Prince George
Sara McGowan of Performers North Entertainment Company shows off her moves during Uptown Funk, an evening of awardwinning dance at Vanier Hal. The Judy Russell presentation is a fundraiser for the dance troupe to help with travel costs to Prince Rupert in May to compete in the provincials. The dancers performed 36 numbers in a variety of dance disciplines from ballet to hip hop to flamenco.
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Land sales leave lingering odour Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government’s sale of Crown properties to help balance its election budget was the dominant story in the legislature last week, as the NDP revealed evidence of a “fire sale” that may have left millions on the table. They started with Burke Mountain, the biggest single deal involving 14 view properties in Coquitlam. The buyer was a prominent developer whose array of companies happened to donate nearly $1 million to the B.C. Liberal Party since 2000. The $85 million price tag was similar to the B.C. Assessment Authority value on these forested properties, but an outside appraisal concluded they could have fetched an additional $43 million if they had spent more time on the hot Lower Mainland real estate market. (This sale made headlines last fall for the province’s $8 million buyout of the
local First Nation’s undefined territorial claim, when it was revealed the chief of the tiny Kwikwitlem First Nation pocketed an $800,000 commission.) The government’s defence of the sale went from wobbly to weak. Citizens’ Services Minister Amrik Virk was caught flat-footed and tried to get by on platitudes rather than retreat and find some answers. Premier Christy Clark weighed in, arguing that the budget would have balanced without the property sale, and that some sales closed too late to help the electionyear budget. Finance Minister Mike de Jong stressed that all these asset sales were detailed in three successive budgets. They downplayed the notion of land sales being rushed. Then the NDP produced a string of emails sent between senior officials responsible for selling two big properties across the street from the legislature. “To be part of the sale and development of over eight acres of Victoria’s beautiful inner harbour area is a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity. An opportunity that normally would warrant years of planning and preparation,” wrote one citizens’ services bureaucrat. “Unfortunately we don’t have unlimited time – our goal is to have For Sale signs up by Oct. 31 with sales proceeds in the bank by March 31, 2013.” Then came a disclosure about a property in Surrey that had been bought as a potential hospital site. Once the existing hospital was expanded, that property was declared surplus. Indeed, de Jong featured this property to promote the government’s plan to stimulate local economies with private sector investment on unused land. The Surrey deal closed for $20.5 million on March 21, 2014, just days before the end of the fiscal year. NDP leader John Horgan pointed to an outside appraisal of $23.5 million, and an assessment for tax purposes of $27.2 million. The appraiser also recommended that the “highest and best use” for the Surrey land was to hold it until had been rezoned for
commercial, retail or office development. De Jong cited another big health property in Vancouver that sold for more than its appraised and assessed value. It’s only the actual market that determines worth, he insisted. But it’s now clear that these and perhaps other sales were done with arbitrary deadlines that had everything to do with the B.C. Liberals’ need to balance the books. When elections are a battle of sound bites, perception matters more than reality. It’s also worth recalling that the budget deficits prior to the 2013 election were largely a result of the B.C. government’s costly undoing of the harmonized sales tax, rather than the harsh forces of international finance. Surplus asset sales have a long tradition in B.C., where the government owns more than 90 per cent of all land. But after this round, full disclosure will be demanded. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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CAO sagas around B.C. beyond belief Dermod Travis IntegrityBC Local elections across B.C. were supposed to be buried and done with last November, but some of the fallout from a few races is still coming home to roost and there’s a few lessons to learn from it. The top ones? Local elections are a perilous time to be a chief administrative officer (CAO), the passing the buck saga continues unabated and whoever knew that basic math could be so difficult. If B.C. has a hunting season on CAOs, it falls in the 12-week window following local elections. Since November, at least eight councils have bid adieu to their CAOs. They include: Prince George, Salmo, Rossland and Mission. Some of the departures have been relatively hassle-free, but costly. Others just leave you shaking your head in amazement. Take Grand Forks, where the incoming council fired the CAO,
Doug Allin, last December, costing ratepayers $200,000 in severance. In February, after reviewing more than 40 candidates, Grand Forks hired a new CAO – Doug Allin – at a salary of $133,000. Magnanimously, he agreed to give up some banked overtime. Logan Lake has hired a new CAO to step in for the interim CAO who stepped in after the last CAO left who had been hired to replace the retiring CAO. All that in two years. In Colwood, the city has hired an interim CAO, Gary Nason, to replace the fired CAO who had only been hired 11 months earlier to replace the then interim CAO, Chris Pease, who had been hired after Colwood split with its former CAO, Ross McPhee, who had been hired in 2011 to replace the retiring CAO, Chris Pease. For some reason, an Abbott and Costello skit comes to mind. Meanwhile, in Saanich, incoming mayor Richard Atwell single-handedly boxed council
Cutting-edge tech Meagan Machiskinic of Rhineland Cutlery has Kevin Turgeon join her in a demonstration of how sharply and precisely they cut. The booth was one of dozens to visit at the Northern B.C. Home and Garden Show.
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into firing the district’s CAO Paul Murray in December. Cost? $480,000. None of this is a recent phenomenon either. When Larry Campbell took over as mayor of Vancouver, 10 severance agreements were signed within a year, some with up to 14 months in severance. When Sam Sullivan took over, nine agreements, some up to nine months in severance. And when Gregor Robertson took over, seven agreements, some up to 20 months in severance. Then there’s the little routine that seems to be going on again between the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and Elections B.C. It goes like this: “No, I’m terribly sorry but you’ll have to call Elections B.C. about that,” which is promptly followed on the second call by “No, regrettably, you’ll have to call the ministry on that.” Recent reforms to legislation governing local elections were meant to put some teeth into the law and bring an end to passing the buck between various government agencies. Politicians aren’t boy scouts. The honour code isn’t going to work. One agency needs to stepup and enforce the law. The third lesson? City halls need to learn how to count. According to estimates by the communities that comprise Metro Vancouver, there were 1.68 million eligible voters in the region last November. According to Elections BC, there are 1.55 million registered voters. Bit of a difference. One would expect a drop-off between eligible voters (those who
Higher drug costs part of Harper’s legacy Mark Crawford Special to Free Press Canadians now spend $34 billion per year on pharmaceuticals. That is almost a thousand dollars for every man, woman and child – considerably more than most citizens of other OECD countries spend on comparable or better drug plans. In New Zealand, for example, a national drug formulary aggressively pursues the most cost effective drugs and negotiates the best obtainable prices. Even countries such as France, Italy and Spain spend less than Canadians do for the same basket of drugs. According to a recent study conducted by several experts on drug policy published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, Canadians could save $8 billion dollars per year on prescription drugs (well over 20 per cent of our total costs) if we had a single–payer system of Pharmacare. More people would be covered – thereby making drug policy more consistent with the basic principle of universal medicare-- and administrative costs would be lower. Economies would be realized through three different mechanisms: the benefits of bulk purchasing; the negotiation of lower prices; and the substitution of generic drugs for more expensive brands. So why hasn’t it happened? It almost did. In 2004, B.C. ‘s Liberal premier Gordon Campbell, Alberta’s Conservative premier Ralph Klein, and Saskatchewan NDP premier Lorne Calvert all agreed that the federal government was more able than the provinces to finance a national
pharmaceutical plan. All of the other premiers readily agreed (with Quebec premier Jean Charest of course insisting on the right of Quebec to opt out and run its own parallel plan). Unfortunately, the new Liberal prime minister, Paul Martin , had too much on his plate and too little time to deliver it. The death blow came when Stephen Harper’s Conservative government was elected in 2006, and began its policy of implementing targeted tax cuts rather than “expensive” social programs. But what if the “expensive social program” actually saved billions per year by lowering drug costs? Let’s just say that Stephen Harper did not enter politics to save medicare, but rather something closer to the opposite. The Conservatives’ role in driving up drug prices was not just due to this act of omission, but also to a considerable act of commission that came a few years later with the negotiation of the Canada-European Trade Agreement (CETA). Canada needs to encourage investment in research, development and manufacturing, but that neither explains nor justifies our history of higher prices. Remember when Brian Mulroney first angered seniors by improving patent protection for drugs and making generic drugs more expensive, way back in 1987? At that time, the pharmaceutical industry promised to spend 10 per cent of sales revenues on R&D in exchange for higher prices. What happened? Research spending has been well below 10 per cent since 2002. How can we be confident that drug companies will serve consumers any better under CETA? Mark Crawford is a political scientist and former public servant who teaches at Athabasca University.
have the right to vote) and registered voters (those on the list), but not 8.5 per cent. You also wouldn’t expect the number of registered voters to be higher than the number of eligible voters, yet it was in seven of Metro Vancouver’s 23 communities. What’s the impact of a bad count? In New Westminster, the turnout was reported to be 28.4 per cent last November. It was actually 32 per cent. Currently, local councils can choose one of three ways to build a voters list: voters register when they vote, conduct their own enumeration or use B.C.’s
permanent voters list. The transit and transportation plebiscite underway in Metro Vancouver makes a compelling case for municipalities to use the permanent list. Permanently. And before anyone in Metro Vancouver gets their knickers in a knot over the difference between eligible and registered voters, Elections B.C. has it right, but it doesn’t instill much confidence when city halls can have it so wrong. Dermod Travis is the executive director of IntegrityBC. www.integritybc.ca
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TERESA MALLAM | 250.564.0005 | arts@pgfreepress.com | www.pgfreepress.com FIDDLERS May 1 and 2 is the Prince George Spring Fiddle Jamboree at the Elder Citizens Recreation Association (ECRA), 1692 Tenth Avenue. There will be a dance tonight (Friday) from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. featuring guest instructors and B.C. Old Time Fiddlers. Saturday, May 2 there is a workshop from 9:30 to 4 p.m. with five hours with accomplished instructors. Fee $55. Fiddle, guitar, bass and piano. Light lunch and snacks included. Instructor’s Concert at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $20. For more information: facebook.com/ pgfiddle or phone Doug at 250-962-6825.
MAUREEN SINGS Blues, jazz and soul artist Maureen Washington will perform with the Maureen Washington Quartet at Artspace above Books and Company on May 8. Ensemble includes Karel Roessingh, Damian Graham and Russell Botten. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Show starts at 9:15 p.m. Advance tickets are available for $20 at Books and Company, tickets at the door are $25. For more information on the artist, visit www.maureenwashington.ca.
PLANT SALE The David Douglas Botanical Garden Society is having its now traditional 2015 plant sale on Sunday, May 17 in UNBC’s Parking Lot B from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, compost, specialty plants and much more. Everyone is welcome to attend. WALK OF HONOUR Royal Canadian Legion Branch #43 is having its sixth annual Support our Troops Red Shirt Marathon on Saturday, May 30 at Fort George Park Band Shell. Registration is at 9 a.m. in the park. Pledge sheets are available. Five kilometre walk or run. Walk starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. Refreshments. There is a $20 entry fee with red shirt included. For more information call 250-562-1292.
Teresa MALLAM/Free Press Ernie (David Warburton) struggles to get the right words out as Mae, the speech therapist (Lauren Brotman), tries to make sense of it all on the rehearsal set of Theatre North West’s latest production: The Secret Mask. The play by Rick Chafe runs until May 13 at TNW in Parkhill Centre.
Going behind The Secret Mask TNW’s season conclusion gives audience a mystery to solve Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com You don’t need to solve the whole puzzle or have all the fragments and pieces fit together perfectly to enjoy Theatre North West’s production of The Secret Mask. It is so brilliantly done – thanks to a clever, heartwarming script by playwright Rick Chafe and the skill set of a very talented cast and crew – that an audience can discover their own solution to the puzzle. Or, if they wish, have it remain a mystery. Such is the magic of live theatre. I would love to borrow set/scenic designer Hans Saefkow just for one day to give my cluttered apartment a make-over in his minimal look maximum storage style. What a genius. I will not spoil it for audiences but this set is quite spectacular in both its theatrical effect and its literally layers of symbolism. Rubik’s Cube fanatics will love it and, speaking of that, the key to understanding this story of love and loss, I think, is to have patience and know it can take
many attempts and faltering steps, to bring about meaning to life’s changes and family relationships. Director Jack Grinhaus has succeeded in his unique approach, which has the audience clinging to the words of the play’s three actors in their search for answers. He not only did his own research, he brought in people who could best understand what it is like to battle against your own brain, to strive to be understood. Ottawa actor David Warburton as Ernie (his first role for TNW), said in an earlier interview with the Free Press that he learned a lot about how to bring to life his character even more realistically after hearing about the experiences of people from the local Heart and Stroke Recovery Group. As he struggles with aphasia, memory loss brought on by his stroke, Ernie also is reunited with the son he abandoned 40 years ago and now does not remember. That’s a lot for anyone to take in. And Mark McGrinder of Toronto who portrays George, Ernie’s son, is the perfect foil to wrap all kinds of emotions around. The two actors
play well off each other, forcing their characters’ new and strange emotions to bubble to the surface with humour, pathos and everything in between. It’s a bit of a roller-coaster, bumpy ride on stage but fortunately the new seats at TNW are comfortable and that makes it much more comfortable for the audience. For some of the more dramatic scenes, the audience got very quiet and I am not sure if the difficult father-son relationship hit a few nerves or the dialogue got too intense. Certainly, the well-timed delivery of Chafe’s funny, clever lines and the joyful one-upmanship enjoyed by Ernie, who discovers he still has his sense of humour, is uplifting for the audience. The comic relief is essential because in serious life matters – recovering from a stroke and trying to rebuild fragile relationships – would otherwise get bogged down in sentimentality. Lauren Brotman expertly portrays speech therapist Mae as a very strong but not strident professional woman who cares about her work and its limitations (limited resourc-
es). She also pulls off several other characters in what has to be a true test of the skill level of any professional actor. She is enjoyable to watch and also just a little, perhaps, intimidating – which shows she truly is “in character” although her confidence appears to come from within. Brotman is conducting a Shakespeare workshop this summer and budding actors will definitely learn from her. She is a true asset to the Theatre North West “theatre family.” It is hard for me to imagine losing my words and not being able to communicate. The cast of Warburton, McGrinder and Brotman not only brings this important life’s event to the forefront but it deals with the background issues in a sensitive portrayal of their characters and their interactio. Bravo, Team Theatre North West. The Secret Mask runs until May 13 at Theatre North West, Parkhill Centre. Performances are at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. on May 2 and 10. Tickets are at Books and Company, phone orders 250614-0039.
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Blues Boss has a tip for musicians Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne took his audience on a joyful journey into the deep South last Thursday night at Shiraz Cafe and Restaurant. With songs like Kansas City, Georgia on My Mind, New Orleans and, my request, Rainy Night in Georgia, the award-winning boogie-woogie piano player put on a great show and gained a few new fans along the way. During the break, a woman visiting from Fort St. James came up to Wayne during the break and invited him to play in their community. He also got a few invitations to do house parties. Then it was back to the Shiraz stage for the second set. The Kelowna-based artist also gave us going to Chicago (But I Can’t Take You), Baby Please Don’t Go, and Clickety Clack, which showed off his considerable keyboard and vocal skills and allowed him to start “getting comfortable,” he said. He performed a few tracks from Rollin’ With the Blues Boss, a 2014 CD with his Powder Blues Band. Wayne got started in the blues business in a strange way, he says, laughing now at the memory. When he was “much younger” he was
performing in a bar in Spain, doing his “tried and true” Nat King Cole hits and songs by other popular artists as well as gospel tunes. “I was playing there with another artist, he was doing Jerry Lee Lewis and other artists. We had this big tip jar and I noticed this other guy was getting the tips and I wasn’t getting any. It was a blues bar so I just began playing some blues tunes and every time I played the blues, I noticed my tips went up. That’s how I found out there was a demand for blues music and I just continued doing that (he laughs) – and making the tips.” Wayne doesn’t play for tips any more – although he loves it when people buy his latest CDs and stop by to chat. So it’s now just a funny story to tell. One thing he does do, however, is continue to travel abroad bringing his blues music to new audiences. In October, he departs for another tour in Spain (without the tip jar) as well as Russia and Switzerland, where he already has a legion of fans. “They enjoy this kind of music and there is a whole new younger generation that is picking up on it too,” says Wayne. “I was in southern France recently and they love blues music there too, so it’s all good.” In addition to playing his
radio CFIS 93.1 FM fundraiser dance with local band members Curtis Abriel on guitar and Nick Tindale on drums. The event also featured Brandon Isaak (formerly of the Twisters, now a solo artist). He and Wayne also played a house party a venue that is becoming increasingly popular with out of town artists. Wayne says he’ll continue to come back to Prince George to perform as long as the fans want him to. Judging by Thursday night’s appearance at Shiraz (owner Reza Akbari is a big supporter of the arts community) and the sold-out dance Saturday, that’s a for sure. For more information on the Juno award-winning artist, visit kennybluesbloss.com.
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Canadian music legend Ian Tyson will bring his songs and stories to Vanier Hall in Prince George on June 6. Tyson, who turned 81 last fall, is showing no signs of slowing down. Between his ranch in the foothills of the Rockies and his music, he finds ways to keep busy. In the past 10 years, he has released four albums, put out a two-disc concert video and filmed a music documentary for Bravo. Oh, and he also wrote his autobiography, The Long Trail: My Life in the West and did some touring. He’s also working on a new CD, which is expected to be released sometime this year. Tickets for Ian Tyson’s show on June 6 at Vanier Hall are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations, as well as online at www.ticketmaster. ca or can be charged Photo submitted by phone at 877-985- Ian Tyson brings his decades of songs to Vanier Hall for a show on June 6. 5000.
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How long would it take you to cycle 400 km? Could you do it in one day? A group of cyclists will be doing that again this year, as they take part in the North400, a ride to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. The ride from Jasper to Prince George will take place on Aug. 7. If you don’t think you can do the 400 km, this year there is the option to register as a two-person team, with each person doing 200 km. The deadline to register is June 12. Registration includes a ViaRail trip from Prince George to Jasper the day before, shared overnight lodging in Jasper, ride-day food and a cycling jersey. It costs $200 to register for the full ride, with a commitment to raise $500 in funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. Registering as a team is $200 each, with a fundraising commitment of $750. Registration forms are available at Cycle Logic, 1443 Third Ave., and you can get more information by calling David at 250-613-7223 or Erin at 250-614-6917.
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Auction tonight at downtown library after outgrowing gallery Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com The Best Damn Little Art Auction Ever has gotten too big for its original home. After being held the past two years at the Groop Gallery, the auction will be held tonight (May 1) in the Keith Gordon Room at the Prince George Public Library. “It wasn’t so much there was too
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Allan WISHART/Free Press Groop Gallery owner Melanie Desjardines, left, and Prince George Public Library communications coordinator Andrea Palmer display some of the pieces of art which will be hanging on the walls at the library for tonight’s Best Damn Little Art Auction Ever.
“I was advocating for the library to be the next place to go. I had to convince them this was something we could do here.” On Wednesday, Palmer, Desjardines and other members of the Community Arts Council were busy unpacking all the works – no bigger than six inches square – and figuring out how to display them. Council project
coordinator Lisa Redpath said there was a lot of work to do. “We should end up with just under 200 pieces this year,” she said. “That definitely exceeds last year. “This year there are more than 70 artists who brought in works. It’s open to everyone, because it’s a non-juried show, so anyone of any skill level can bring in a piece or three.” Be first to add to the story or read what your Many of the neighbour thinks. Be a part of your community pap artists did do the maxiComment online. mum of three pieces. voices “Doing there’s more online » a triptych can be quite interesting,” pgfreepress.com Redpath said, “because it gives the artist
a chance to create a little story with the pieces.” Among the artists with pieces in the show are locals who are known on a larger scale, Palmer says. “You have the chance Friday night to bid on a Jennifer Pighin original work,” she said. “She’s just gotten so well-known in the last little while.” The opening bid on each piece is $35. The artists get 50 per cent of the sale price, while the library and arts council split the other 50 per cent. The Best Damn Art Auction Ever runs from 7 to 10 p.m. tonight (Friday) at the Prince George Public Library’s downtown location. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are $2 at the library during regular hours, Studio 2880 or the door.
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Ladies kick off tour at CN Centre The Ladies are coming to Prince George to kick off a Canadian tour.
The Barenaked Ladies, with special guest Alan Doyle of Great Big Sea, will start their
Silverball tour at CN Centre on Oct. 19. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 1 at all Ticketmaster
locations. The tour is in support of their new album, Silverball, which hits the street on June 2. A few days later, the Barenaked Ladies will start a tour of the United States, lasting until the end of July. They start the Canadian tour in Prince George on Oct. 19 and wrap it up Nov. 21 in Ottawa. The first single off the album, Say What You Want, was recently released. Ed Robertson of the band says
the title describes the song. “Say What You Want is a celebration of letting go. It’s about being confident , and realizing you can’t control what other people do or say,you can only control how you react to it.” Tickets for the Silverball tour with the Barenaked Ladies and special guest Alan Doyle, go on sale May 1 at 10 a.m. at all Ticketmaster locations, or order by phone at 1-855-985-5000.
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Land Ho! makes it to CNC for show tonight Cinema CNC will be presenting a screening of Land Ho! tonight. This film did not arrive in time for the April 4 show, but they have it now. Please note that this showing is on Friday ... a bit of a departure from the regular Cinema CNC season screenings. Showtimes are still 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., and the film is in 1-306 at CNC. Land Ho! follows the bawdily comedic escapades of aged ex-
brothers-in-law Colin and Mitch as they set off across Iceland’s first-class cities, grand coastlines and hauntingly primordial countryside with the intent of “getting their grooves back.” Disenchanted with life after a forced retirement, former oculoplastic surgeon Mitch shows up on the recently divorced Colin’s doorstep with two tickets for an allexpenses-paid trip to the Land of the
Midnight Sun. Mitch has planned a busy itinerary — luxury hotels, indulgent spas, picturesque hiking, renowned restaurants and trendy nightclubs — all in the interests of helping him and his long-time pal escape the monotony of their everyday lives back home in America. The off-beat pairing of the brash, unruly Mitch and the forlorn, mild-mannered Colin soon proves to be a perfect storm of
Wheelin’ Warriors dinner Saturday Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com The Wheelin’ Warriors of the North are getting ready to roll, but first they have to eat. The local cycling team, which will take part in the Ride to Conquer Cancer in August, is hosting its annual Free Wheelin’ dinner and dance tomorrow, May 2, at the Treasure Cove. “It’s been a hectic week,” team captain Karen Piche says. “The tickets for the dinner are pretty well sold out.” The dinner features a silent auction, with items such as a family portrait session, gift certificates and a laptop computer up for bids. “We’ve had a lot of great items donated for the auction again this year,” Piche says. Guest speaker at the dinner is BC Cancer Foundation vice-president of development Erik Dierks.
The Ride to Conquer Cancer is a fundraising bicycle ride for the BC Cancer Foundation. The Wheelin’ Warriors will join other riders in going from Vancouver to Seattle on Aug. 29 and 30. “There were just under 2,500 participants in the last ride,” Piche says. “It’s a great event to be in, with all those other people with the same goal.” Currently, the Wheelin’ Warriors are 48 strong, and the team has raised more than $34,000 in pledges for the foundation, putting it in the top 10 teams. After Saturday’s dinner and dance, Piche and the rest of the team will turn their attention to the next major event, a Rideathon to be held at The Movement Group on June 21. “We’re looking to have even more events outside this year,” Piche says, “besides the Rideathon itself inside. Last year, the weather wasn’t great, but we still had a good turnout.”
trouble as they mull over art, baffle over molecular gastronomy, and skip from lighthouses to lighting up. Collaborating for the first time, writer-directors Martha Stephens and Aaron Katz further establish themselves as leading lights of contemporary American independent filmmaking. With Land Ho!, they’ve created a light, lively throw- back to those 1980s road comedies we all loved while touching movingly on themes of aging, loneliness and friendship.
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Photo submitted The Prince George Farmers’ Market operates year-round, becoming more visible in the spring when vendors set can up their stands outside.
This year, the Prince George Farmers’ Market Association is celebrating 20 years of providing local food, arts and crafts to the community. The very first market was held at the former Exhibition Grounds in 1994 by a handful of vendors who then formed the Prince George Farmers’ Market Association and started vending in 1995 under its new flag at the gravelled parking lot on George Street where the regional dis-
trict building now sits. From its start of a half dozen seasonal vendors selling flowers, some vegetables, and baking, the Prince George Farmers’ Market has blossomed into a year round market where visitors have a large choice of locally produced foods and arts and crafts. The Prince George Farmers’ Market operates year round indoors in the green building behind the Keg at the 1074 Sixth Ave. location and,
Brandt and Brody here Sept. 29 They’re both Canadian country singers whose last names start with ‘Br’. What more natural teaming for a Road Trip than Paul Brandt and Dean Brody? That Road Trip will be making a stop at the CN Centre on Sept. 29. Brandt is the male Canadian country artist with the most awards; Brody has won the last two Canadian Country Music Association Awards for country album of the year. He released his fifth studio album, Gypsy Road, last week, while Brandt released his latest single, Nothing, in March. “Dean and I are both deeply proud
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of our Canadian roots,” Brandt said in a press release announcing the Road Trip tour. “Touring our country together this fall allows us to engage with both sets of fans and celebrate the heritage of country music that inspired our careers. Brody is also looking forward to the tour. “Canada has the greatest fans in the world. We are truly excited to bring our two styles together and create an unforgettable experience for them.” Tickets for the Road Trip tour featuring Paul Brandt and Dean Brody are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets, and can be charged by phone at 1-855-985-5000.
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Fridays, 10-10:45 a.m., South Fort George Family Resource Centre, 1200 La Salle. Information: 250614-0684. Dance, Fridays, 8 p.m.midnight, Royal Canadian Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave. Saturday Spring Home and Health Expo, May 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Roll-a-Dome. Toastmasters Communication and Leadership Conference, May 2, Civic Centre. Information: www. pg.cnatoastmasters.com. Nechako Public Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. A Butler’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave. Meat draw, Saturdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave. Crown Market, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
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Sunrise Ridge senior housing meeting, May 3, 2 p.m., Pineview Hall basement. Information: 250-963-7056. Alban Classical Artists Society concert, May 3, 3 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Church, 3555 Fifth Ave. Refreshments to follow. David Douglas Botanical Garden Society 2015 annual plant sale. Sunday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. University of Northern British Columbia Parking Lot B Nechako Public Market, Sundays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. A Butler’s Market, Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave. Crown Market, Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 3955 Hart Highway. Monday Canasta, May 4, 7 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre. Royal Purple Ladies, meet second and fourth Monday of every month, 7:30 p.m., Studio 2880. Canasta, Mondays, 1 p.m., Elder Citizens Recreation Centre. Tai Chi, Mondays, 1:30
“GIVE A LITTLE… GAIN A LOT!” PG Symphony Orchestra - May 8 - 10 Mother’s Day Tea – is looking for volunteers to provide a tea set to serve 8 people, host a table & socialize while enjoying the music. personnel@pgso.com 250-562-0800 Can-Do Committee May 30 Can-do Social Event at CNC. Doors open 4pm, dinner 5pm. Dinner, dancing, karaoke, bingo, prizes. Free for people with disabilities, General tickets, $26, child, $14. Lorraine 250-563-1852 MS Society - June 7 Looking for volunteers to help with 2015 Scotiabank Walk. penny.brown@mssociety.ca Penny 778-764-0145 For information on volunteering with more than 100 non-profit organizations in Prince George, contact Volunteer Prince George
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Thursday Seniors Retreat, May 7, 9:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Domano Renewal Centre. Registration: 250-9644475.. Tai Chi, Thursday, 7-9 p.m., Knox United Church, 1448 Fifth Ave. Information: 250-964-3849. Central Interior Darts Club, meets Thursday, 6:30 p.m., P.G. Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave. Crown Market, Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 3955 Hart Highway. Bridge, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors’ Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Information: 250-563-6450. Little Artists, Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., South Fort George Family Resource Centre, 1200 La Salle. 250-614-0684. Old Time Fiddlers jam, Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Elder Citizens Rec Centre, 1692 10th Ave. Support Groups
Metis Elders Craft group, Thursday, 10 a.m.noon, Prince George Metis Elders Society office, 117 – 1600 Third Ave. (PG Native Friendship Centre). Wednesday evening Tops (take off pounds sensibly), Spruceland Baptist Church, 1901 Ogilvie St. Information: Leona 250962-8802.
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Andrew Schwab, left, Jamie Bellamy and Pierce Watson have winning smiles after they helped the Vancouver Pioneers win the Ales Hrebesky Memorial Box Lacrosse Tournament in the Czech Republic on the weekend.
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Local trio help Pioneers strike gold Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com They were playing for a different team, based in a different city, playing on a different continent, under different rules. But for three local lacrosse players, those differences didn’t mean much when they came home with gold medals. Jamie Bellamy, Andrew Schwab and Pierce Watson all play for the Devils in the Prince George Senior Men’s Lacrosse League, but last week they were playing for the Vancouver Pioneers in a tournament in Prague, Czech Republic. “I played junior lacrosse with
their affiliate team,” Bellamy, a goaltender, said Tuesday. “I knew a lot of the guys, so I asked if they needed a back-up goalie. “They said they did, so then I asked if they could use a couple of extra players as well.” The 21-team Ales Hrebesky Memorial Tournament had teams from Canada, the United States and across Europe. Watson says the three Prince George players didn’t have much time to get used to their new teammates. “We had one practice after we got there, and that was the day before our first game.” The tournament was also played under the Federation of International Lacrosse rules, which had a few changes from
what the local players were used to. “The nets were bigger,” Bellamy said, “and the rules for what players could do in the crease were a bit different.” But, he adds, they were able to adjust fairly quickly to the new rules. The Pioneers won all seven games they played in the tournament, including a 9-6 win in the final against another Canadian team, the Green Gaels. “They were a team from Ontario,” Watson says. “We saw them a couple of times, and knew they would be a tough team. They had way more players than we did.” The Pioneers had most of their offensive players along for the
trip, so Watson, who normally plays offfense, moved back to defence, and made the North Amecian All-Star team, which beat Team Europe. Watson was also picked to compete in the hardest-shot competition. “I was up against a Czech guy who was about seven feet tall,” he remembers. “We each had three shots, and we each hit exactly the same speed with each shot, so they called it a tie.” The Pioneers knew they had to come out quickly in their games, since the games were shorter than regular games in Canada. “You had to be on the ball all the time,” Watson says. “It was hard to come back, because you
didn’t have a lot of time.” When it was all over, the Pioneers had won, and the three Prince George players had a standing invitation. “They said we could come back down next year,” Watson said. “It’s definitely something I’d want to do again,” Bellamy added. There was one other difference between the games in Europe and the games played here, Watson says. “The tournament was held outdoors. The final was in the rain.” Bellamy and Watson expected to be in the Devils lineup for their game Thursday against Quesnel. Schwab is working in Armstrong, and should be back up in June to start playing again.
Bronze for Lally in Puerto Rico, double U.S. bouts coming up in May Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com Kenny Lally will have a familiar face in his corner for his next boxing match. “I’ll be fighting in May in Regina,” the local boxer said, “and (coach) Bob (Pegues) has his daughter and grandkids there, so he’s making the trip with me, and will be in my corner.” The event in May is a doubleheader, with members of the Canadian team squaring off against American fighters. “We fight at the Ken Goff Memorial the first night, which is a big dinner show, and then I face the same guy a couple of days
later in the Mayor’s Cup. “I’m not sure who I’ll be fighting.” Whoever the American fighter is, Lally knows it won’t be someone he saw at the Ceho Aponte Tournament in Puerto Rico last week. “The Americans and the Cubans weren’t there,” he says. “They had another tournament they were fighting in.” Lallly ended up with a bronze medal at the tournament, losing to a fighter from the Dominican Republic in the semifinals. He says it was a good bout, but the other fighter was definitely better. “My first two bouts, the other boxers were bigger, but I was more skillful. The
guy from the Dominican Republic, he was just too big and just as skillful. “He ended up winning the gold. He gave the guy from Brazil a real licking in the final.” Lally was also happy that a cut he got in a fight at last year’s Canadian championships didn’t re-open. “It will never completely heal, but it didn’t cause any problems this time.” Based on what he saw in Puerto Rico, though, Lally still has his sights set high for the Pan American Games in Toronto in August. “I’m definitely in the running for the gold medal at the PanAms. I need to get
bigger.” To that end, he’ll be spending some time with strength and conditioning coach Derek Hanson at Simon Fraser University. “I’ve been working with him for the last five years. He’s really helped to build my explosive power.” Lally says he’s “walking around at my fighting weight”, which means he does have some weight he can work with to try and develop more power and put on a few extra pounds. He knows what his strength is, though, and doesn’t want to lose the speed and skill. “Bob told me, ‘You can teach power, you can’t teach speed’.”
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Arm wrestlers, start your training Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com It started off small. “This was a family room,” Dan Gallo says, standing in a basement room in his house. “Then I started to get equipment to put in here. “I was lucky to have a wife who would put up with that.” Now, the room has one small
couch, and is otherwise filled with training equipment, equipment with one purpose – arm wrestling. “I first started putting the room together 10 or 11 years ago. It’s really nice now, having the second (arm wrestling) table in here.” On this Tuesday evening, there are six or seven other wrestlers using the room. “We train down here once a week
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Dan Gallo, left, and Ben Skorepa lock up during an arm wrestling training session in Gallo’s basement Tuesday. Watching the bout were Darcy, left, Tyler and Angie Goodkey, Jacob Lea and Alex Marritsas.
now, on Tuesdays,” Gallo says. “A lot of times there will be 10 or 11 wrestlers here.” Ben Skorepa is one of the wrestlers in the room Tuesday. “I was into arm wrestling years ago,” he says. “Me and Vern Martel were big rivals. Then I got out of it for a long time. “About three years ago, I arm-wrestled a guy at work and thought, ‘Maybe I should get back into it.’ Now, I’m going to my first Canadian champion-
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Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com For Bo Hedges, this year’s Parapan American Games in Toronto will be different. “This will be my third Parapan games,” Hedges, a wheelchair basketball player from B.C., said. “I was in Rio (de Janeiro) in 2007 and Gualadjara (Mexico) in 2001. “This year, the fans will be cheering us, instead of booing.” Hedges is looking forward to the games, which marked 100 days out on Wednesday, starting Aug. 7.
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ships since 1992.” Those Canadian championships are in Vancouver on the May long weekend. Skorepa and Gallo have differing ideas on how to train for them. “Some of us older guys,” Skorepa says, “take a little more recovery time after a meet before we start training again.” That’s not Gallo’s style, though. “I just keep going. I might ease up a bit in the last week before a meet, just so I don’t get injured.”
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“It’s going to be amazing. I have a lot of friends and family who haven’t had the chance to see me play on the national team, and this summer they can. “It’s going to be great having all that extra support.” Hedges moved to Toronto recently to work at the Wheelchair Basketball Academy, helping young players learn how to play together on the court. He’s been a member of the national team since the spring of 2009. “For a few years before that, I was right on the edge of making it, so when I made it, I figured I would be able to stick around for a while. “I’ve been working hard since then and getting better.” The Canadian team won gold at the 2012 Paralympics in London, but a lot has changed since then. “I think about half the team retired after London,” Hedges says, “so we’ve been working new players in to what’s left.” He doesn’t know which other teams will be at the Parapan games, since there is a qualifying tournament in Paraguay for the other countries. Canada has an automatic berth as the host country. “I think we’ve played all the teams who are likely to be at the games,” Hedges said. “The U.S. will be strong, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil. Those are probably the other top teams.” Based on experience, Hedges doesn’t figure he’ll get to see much else of the games when they start. “We usually have a practice and a game every day. What I did at the other games was go to the Team Canada Centre in the Athletes’ Village. There’s a TV there so you can watch the other events, and there’s always other athletes from other sports there to talk to about how things are going.”
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Sub Zero starts season on track Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com Watch out for Rascals on the track on Saturday. The members of the Track Rascals, the 6 to 8 year olds in the Prince George Track and Field Club, will be taking part in the annual Sub Zero meet, which goes Saturday at Masich Place Stadium. There could be a lot of Rascals on the track for their one event, the 60-metre run. “The Rascals had been growing slowly,” coach Bill Masich said, “about three per cent a year. This season, it’s gone up by about 10 per cent.” That growth is reflected across the club, which has 130 kids registered in Rascals, Junior (9 to 12) and Senior (13 and older). “We’re seeing a lot of new faces. There are some who have transferred over from other sports, whether to stay in shape or just as a fun break.” Masich expects most of the Prince George contingent to be at the Sub Zero meet on Saturday, but isn’t sure which out-of-town clubs will be participating. “Typically,” he says, “we’ll see Quesnel, Williams Lake, sometimes 100 Mile House, Vanderhoof. We have had kids from Nisga’a, Terrace and Prince Rupert in the past. “A lot of it depends on the weather and what their schedule for the season looks like.” He figures there will be about 200 athletes at Masich Place Stadium for the meet. The Sub Zero is the first meet of the new season for the Prince George club, and starts off a busy season which sees them going to Kamloops later this month. Students in high school will be attending the zone high-school championships, with winners advancing to the provincials. “The two big meets for a lot of them,” Masich said, “are the Spruce Capital Meet, which we host, and the Jack Brow in Kelowna. The Brow is usually right at the end of the school year, so some of the parents use it to start their summer holidays, since they’re already on the road.” Competition in the Sub Zero Meet starts Saturday at 11 a.m. at Masich Place Stadium.
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Members of the Prince George Track and Field Club were on the track at Masich Place Stadium on Saturday, getting ready for this weekend’s Sub Zero Meet, the opening event on this year’s schedule.
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Gnats set to open rugby season at home Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com Next time, it’s for real – sort of. On the weekend, the Prince George Gnats rugby team was in Jasper for a 7s tournament. “We’re normally a 15s team,” Per Dodenberg of the Gnats said, “but this was a warm-up for the season.” With only seven players per side, the 7s game is a lot faster, which is not the usual style for the Gnats, he
says. “We like to play on the ground, keep it tight.” The good news for the Gnats was there were two divisions at the tournament – social and competitive. They were in the social pool. “It was a fun event. The competitive pool was more for the teams from the larger centres, where they can have players who kind of focus on 7s.” The Gnats had 19 players on the trip, which was too much for one team, so they split into two, one with
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The Prince George Gnats Rugby Club got warmed up for the upcoming season by taking part in a 7s tournament in Jasper on the weekend.
players under 30 and the other with players over 30. “Each team played two games,” Dodenberg says. “We usually had a few players swap teams as well to keep the numbers up.” For a lot of the Gnats, the tournament was their first rugby of the new season. “First ball touches, first contact,” Dodenberg says. “I’m sure some of the other teams
had already had some practices in.” The team has started regular practices at John McInnis every Tuesday and Thursday, starting at 6:30 p.m. “We’ve got about 30 players out this year, including five to eight new faces.”
The next action for the Gnats will be a friendly against Vernon on May 9 at Duchess Park Secondary. No time has been set for the game, so check out their Facebook page (PG Gnats Rugby Club) for more information. The Gnats then head
back to Alberta for another 7s event, the Edmonton Rugby Fest, from May 15 to 17. “We’ve got some of our league games set up already,” Dodenberg says, “but we’re still looking at other tournaments we can get into as the season goes along.”
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NHL first round had something for everyone Come from behind wins stood out as a major story line in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. In fact, 20 of the 47 postseason games saw a team overcome a onegoal deficit to win (five multi-goal comebacks). The Canucks, Jets and Predators all felt the sting of blowing up in crucial situations. Here’s a brief look at each of the eight Conference quarter-finals. Calgary over Vancouver 4-2: Interesting that most of the Canucks fans preferred Calgary in round one and not L.A. Well, how did that work out? The wise old saying “be careful what you wish for” haunted Vancouver. The Canucks can spin their season however they want, but they got beat by a team with less talent but much more feistiness, combativeness and aggressiveness. Michael Ferland alone had 23 hits in the three games in Calgary, more than twice any of the Canucks. Nobody likes to lose to a team below them in the standings, but blowing a 3-0 lead in your last game of the season to a division rival is inexcusable. The Vancouver defence looked slow and run-down as they had trouble with Calgary’s fore-checking and speed. When Ryan Miller finally got a chance to start, he was shaky, particularly with rebound control. The Sedins showed up, but the Flames big line of Hudler, Monahan and Gaudreau wasn’t intimidated at all. This series was a classic case of the
Hart Beat
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harder-working team coming out on top. There is no substitute for desire, hustle, pride and perseverance. In the end, a team building for the future ousted a team clinging to its past. The core of the Canucks are in their mid-30’s (Hamhuis, Burrows Bieksa, Sedins, and Vrbata). One could see the emotion and “hurt” during Henrik’s Saturday post-game interview as it is becoming evident that “father time” is catching up to Vancouver. Anaheim over Winnipeg 4-0: The Jets fans were second to none but Winnipeg collapsed. Anaheim became the first team to win the first three games of the series despite trailing after two periods in each of those contests. The Jets scored first in game four but stumbled again. The Ducks had six players average at least one point per game. Chicago over Nashville 4-2: Crazy that Cory Crawford started game one and finished game six
yet it was unheralded rookie goalie Scott Darling that played a major role in the Hawks triumph. The Predators took a page out of the Jets book by melting in the big moment. Chicago won the opener after trailing by three goals and closed it out in the sixth game by erasing a two-goal deficit. Two of the Chicago wins came in overtime. Minnesota over St. Louis 4-2: Like most teams that won in the first round, the Wild had the better goalie. Devan Dubnyk was much sharper than the Blues surprise starter Jake Allen. Minnesota’s Zack Parise (seven points) showed superb leadership with a strong two way game. St. Louis will look to make significant changes after a first-round exit for a third consecutive year. Montreal over Ottawa 4-2: Carey Price again demonstrated why he is the NHL’s top goalie. Price finished the six games with a .939 save percentage and a 1.94 GAA. He was at his best in game six with a 43-save shutout. Price helps cover up the Habs’ scoring weakness. The Senators arguably had the strongest performance among the six teams that went out in six games or less. NY Rangers over Pittsburgh 4-1: At least the Penguins can’t blame Marc Andre Fleury for the loss (.927 save percentage, 2.12 GAA). Evgeni Malkin stated the Penguins were “not good enough.” That may be true, but he should look in the mirror. Malkin was held
pointless in a playoff series for the second time. Each of the Rangers victories were by a 2-1 score, the last two in overtime. Washington over NY Islanders 4-3: The Capitals prevailed as the better team advanced. How do the Islanders only manage 11 shots, none from their best player John Tavares, in the deciding game? The Islanders sad-sack powerplay was 0-for-14. Make it 22 years and counting since the Islanders won a playoff series (seven straight first round defeats). Tampa Bay over Detroit 4-3: Ben
Bishop took a back seat to Detroit rookie Petr Mrazek until the most important game of the series. Bishop silenced his critics, at least temporarily, when he delivered a 31 save shutout in the 2-0 game seven victory. Lightning erased a three games to two deficit, despite Steven Stamkos doing his best disappearing act (no goals). Hartley Miller is the sports director and morning news anchor for 94.3 the Goat. He also writes for myprincegeorgenow. com. Send along a quote, note, or anecdote to hmiller@thegoatrocks.ca
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Hydraulic fracturing is a tried and tested way of accessing natural gas.
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Typical depth of potable water sources and domestic wells in B.C. Typical depth of a hydraulically fractured natural gas well in B.C.:
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98.5%
of the fracturing fluid is a mixture of water and sand; the rest is additives, many of which are found in everyday household products
Hydraulic fracturing is not new to British Columbia. It has been used for nearly 60 years to extract natural gas safely and efficiently. The natural gas industry, including hydraulic fracturing, is regulated by the BC Oil and Gas Commission, which employs hydrologists, agrologists, geologists, reservoir engineers and environmental analysts who ensure that the industry is following B.C.’s laws and regulations. The Commission also hosts fracfocus.ca, a website that provides detailed and objective information about hydraulic fracturing in B.C. The BC LNG Alliance is the voice of British Columbia’s new LNG export industry. Our mission is to foster the growth of a safe, environmentally responsible and globally competitive LNG industry in British Columbia and Canada.
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Zirnhelt Timber Frames (ZTFrames.com) has a full-time employment opportunity for a Journeyman Carpenter. Applicants are required to have a minimum of 5 years carpentry experience. Experience in timber frame construction and pre-fabrication is a preferred asset. Wages are negotiable dependent on qualifications and experience. Please send cover letter and resume to philippa@ztframes.com
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AREA SUPERVISOR – LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CANADA LTD - MALAKWA WOODLANDS DIVISION LP is seeking a highly motivated individual to supervise harvesting, road construction, road maintenance and other forestry operations in the Malakwa BC area. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Supervision of Contract Harvesting, Road Construction & Maintenance Activities. - Inspections for Compliance and quality control - Review field layout working with Planning Forester. - This is a field oriented position; 80%+ of time will be in the field. QUALIFICATIONS: - Driver’s License required. - Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal and computer skills. EDUCATION: - Forest Technician diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry is preferred; Or equivalent combination of education and experience. EXPERIENCE: 5 + years’ forestry and supervisory experience. Apply with Resume & References to: Fernando.Cocciolo@LPCorp.com by May 23, 2015.
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TCS is a social services agency that provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities in a number of communities in the Province of BC. We possess an unwavering commitment to care, innovation and highly individualized, solution-focused services for individuals and their families. Fundamental to our purpose is the selection and support of committed staff members.
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We are currently seeking skilled individuals in the Prince George area to work with clients with developmental disabilities. Experience with challenging behaviours would be an asset. Applicants must be committed to service of the highest quality and display a positive and helpful attitude. Shift work is involved. We are an accredited agency and an equal opportunity employer. Experience is an asset but we will provide on-the-job training. Grade 12 or equivalent and a Class 5 Driver’s license is required. Additional skills - all aspects of care and training for adults with developmental disabilities is preferred. Compensation: Competitive Salary and benefits package. Please send your cover letter and resume by May 8, 2015 to reception@tcsinfo.ca or fax: 1-250-372-7544. For further information please call 1-250-828-1508.
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Auctions KWIK Auctions Commercial Food Equipment & Restaurant Auction House - Burnaby & Kelowna - Live & Online - visit KwikAuctions.com for Catalog, Pics, Video Preview ONSITE AUCTION - MAY 7, 2015 All Assets - Formerly Akari Japanese Restaurant 112 - 3000 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam, BC Complete Cooking Line, Sushi Cases, High End Furnishings & More!!!!.....View all lots ONLINE, Register to Bid & Bid via Live Broadcast. Visit www.activeauctionmart.com or call 604-371-1190 buyit@activeauctionmart.com
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Misc. Wanted D.R.T. Mini Excavating Ltd. Sweeper, Skidsteer & Dump Truck Avail.
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Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antique Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 in town.
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Move In Ready And Professionally Landscaped! Over 2500 sqft, 5 bedroom, 3 bath. Updated open concept backing onto green space! $265,000 Call 250 5962828. Open House 1-3 pm Saturday at 1315 Manson Cres.
3 Kelowna Time Shares for sale. First $5000. takes. Serious inquiries only. 250 562-2940
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Midtowne
• 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available • Close to hospital & downtown • Rent includes heat, hot water • Elevator to undercover parking • Fridge, stove, quality carpets, drapes • Laundry on each floor • No pets
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Repairs Ronan Reno’s Experience Guaranteed 250 612-9780
Sand/Gravel/Topsoil Gravel And Construction grade fill for sale. Eastway Sand & Gravel 250 562-2940
Tree Services Tree Pruning, topping and removal by a certified Arborist. Hedges too! Call Randy 250 640-8733
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Livestock REG. YEARLING Black & Red Angus Bulls. 250-846-9349
Student incentives No Pets
2666 Upland Street 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Rent includes: hydro, heat, hot water, appliances, drapes and parking. Quiet, no pets
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WEST PINE APT’S Corner of Westwood & Ferry Ave 1,2,3 bdrm Suites 250-596-1607
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Thompson Community Services
Excavating & Drainage
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We currently have vacancies for Permanent Property Information Collectors in our Dawson Creek, Prince George, and Williams Lake Assessment offices.
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Electrical
ABC Food Safety School
TCS is establishing a home in Prince George for individuals with complex health care needs and developmental disabilities. As a Licensed Practical Nurse you will be responsible for the medical care and the needs of the individuals under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties will include administering medications, designing and implementing care plans, assessing patient mental and emotional well being, providing care and support in all areas of daily living and providing continuous observation and support. Care will be provided in the home and in the community.
We offer competitive salary with an excellent benefit package. Please submit resumes by May 13, 2015 to Kristine DeMonte at kdemonte@tcsinfo.ca.
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Apartments For Rent Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments for rent. Heat/hot water included, coin laundry on site, elevator and parking, On main bus route, and close to downtown. Call for availability 250-561-1446 BRIARWOOD APARTMENTS 15 th Ave. & Foothills 1 and 2 bdrm suites 250-561-1571
HILLSBOROUGH Apts Newly updated, spacious 3 bdrm suite. Clean, quiet, secure entrance. Close to schools and College No Pets. Includes H/W Utilities extra. Available Immed.
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JUBILEE Apt’s 1 bedroom Adult orientated, close to downtown & bus route. N/S, N/P. Parking.
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RE: the estate of CREAG RHOMBSLEY STAIRES, aka CREAG RHOMSLEY STAIRES aka CREAG STAIRES aka PAT STAIRES, Deceased, formerly of 2705 Pine Street, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 2G4
Creditors and others having claims against the estate of CREAG RHOMBSLEY STAIRES aka CREAG RHOMSLEY STAIRES aka CREAG STAIRES aka PAT STAIRES, are hereby noti¹ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that full particulars of their claims should be sent to the Administrator at #2705 Pine Street, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 2G4 on or before June 30, 2015, after which date the Administrator will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice.
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FENCED FOR HORSES! 5 cleared acres with small barn and lean to. Watch the sunsets from your deck in the evening or view the surrounding acreages in the morning. 3 bdrms on the main, 2 piece ensuite, and bsmt has been professionally finished with another bdrm, 2 piece bath, den, storage and woodstove. Call today for your viewing.
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Historically, the appreciation rate for real estate is very strong. Even when the housing market declines, long-term investors in real estate can rest easy knowing that property values tend to rebound rather quickly, rewarding patient investors in the process. Looking at real estate as a longterm investment is just one way approach a potential investment property. The following are a few additional considerations prospective
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Graydon Security Systems has been protecting people and property since 1973. Based here in Prince George, this family based business now operates offices in ten locations across northern and central BC. We employ over one hundred dedicated people in securing well over ten thousand clients including all of the local Prince George schools for School District 57. We are proud of the role we play in using technology to make our community a safer place. We are known as a security integrator that specializes in bringing together security, digital video, lighting controls, electronic locks, and providing seamless control over smartphones and tablets. It’s never been easier to protect you and your family, but also making your home feel connected and plugged in. No Phone Line needed, everything is IP based and secure. No security provider has more experience than Graydon, we can even offer you fibre or fully wireless solutions. When security needs to be more than just a word. Local People, Local Service, and now local Guard Response! Boots on the ground when you need them, and where you need them. We’ve got you covered.
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investors should contemplate before buying an investment property. Location Many people are familiar with the real estate industry axiom, “location, location, location!” When buying an investment property, location is everything. A great location should outweigh your own personal feelings about the home, especially if you do not intend to live at the property. You will likely define a great location for an investment property differently than you would a property you intend to live in, so don’t let your own desires in a home cloud your judgement when choosing an investment property. Properties in safe neighborhoods that boast good schools and offer easy access to public transportation tend to make great investment properties. Décor Décor is another thing to consider when looking for an investment property. If you don’t plan to reside in the property, your opinion of the décor should not carry much weight. When viewing a property, try to imagine how much it might appeal to prospective tenants. Quirky properties typically do not appeal to as many prospective tenants as properties whose décor are similar to other homes in the area. Though you might find a tenant who prefers properties with unique interiors, a property that appeals to as many prospective tenants as possible often makes for a better investment and a lot less stress when the time comes to find tenants. Condition The condition of the property also must be considered before buying an investment property. Some investors want a fixer-upper, while others prefer turnkey properties that won’t require any elbow grease. The former type of property likely won’t cost as much as a fully renovated property, but those cost savings might be lost when it’s time to renovate. Find a property that’s in the type of condition you’re comfortable with. If you decide to go with a fixer-upper, learn the cost of your potential projects before submitting an offer. Cost Real estate makes a great investment, but don’t go overboard when buying an investment property. Before making an offer on a property, research rents in the area and the cost of insurance in that particular neighborhood. You want a property that essentially pays for itself, so make sure the rent you’re likely to collect is enough to cover your monthly costs, including the mortgage on the property, insurance and the costs associated with managing and maintaining the property. Real estate investors often reap great rewards when selling their properties. But it’s still important for potential investors to consider a host of factors before investing in a property.
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RESIDENTIAL MARKET UPDATE First Quarter 2015 Number of New Listings Residential Units Sold Average Days on Market List to Sell Price Ratio Median Residential Price
467 244 87.5 97.42 $252,250
All data from the BC Northern Real Estate Board. All rights reserved. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Hugh Readman 250-960-8870
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1200 sq, ft. walk out bsmt water front home at Cluculz Lake. Has guest cabin by the water, car port, and a newer HOT NEW LISTING detached garage/shop 24x30 insulated and wired. Home has oak kitchen, 4 piece bath, some furniture stays, free standing wood heater and a forced air wood and electric furnace. Vinyl wrap around deck with wrought iron railing, awesome views. Property is benched to the water. Call Hugh today as will sell quickly. $279,960
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NEW LISTING
50115 TAPPING RD
NEW LISTING
1625 Fourth Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 3K2
Friday, May 1, 2015
12725 MILES RD
This one owner, 1730 sq. ft. rancher with full bsmt sits on 8 acres of very private property. At end of the road in a parklike setting. Boasts 3 bdrms up and 2 down. 3 baths up, 1 down. Oak kitchen with beautiful oak flooring, large tiled entrance way, 2 fireplaces and a 10x24 covered deck overlooking your private parklike yard. Can enter home from the garage to main floor or bsmt. A must see. Pride of ownership evident, offered at $419,960
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PRICE LOWERED AGAIN!
Must buy price $99,960
2464 Mctavish Road lot at Aberdeen Golf Course, overlooking driving range and clubhouse. Priced to sell $99,960
TOP OFFICE PRODUCING MLS® REALTOR® in Prince George (2014)
1186- 20th Ave - $179.800 Suite potential, double carport, 2 1/2 city lots.
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4145 NORDIC DR - $154,800 Nice clean home ready to move in with spacious detached shop in back and double carport attached. Lots of room for the family. Home is on concrete pillar. T&G roof redone in 2000 (as per seller).
Prince George
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Dean Birks
621 Hoferkamp Rd - $459,800 Gorgeous log home on 7 acres. Fully renovated.
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7813 ROCHESTER CR $118,800 Nice half duplex with fenced yard backing on to Malaspina elementary school.
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D L O S
6450 Berger Cr - $329,800
2115 N BLACKBURN RD - $78,000
3294 Cathedral Ave - $379,800
Spacious rancher with bright walk out basement. Backs on old school playing field.
Great investment opportunity with this 1 acre lot zoned C4 or may be rezoned to your needs. Located at corner of N Blackburn & Giscome Rd across from elementary school.
Super clean rancher with walk out basement. Across from Catholic school.
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6941 VALLEYVIEW DR - $694,800 Spectacular custom built home by and for present owner. Spacious rancher with open concept on 1 acre backing onto green space. HIgh end finishing and materials in and out.
853 - 859 Irwin St - $268,800 Duplex with detached garage. Over $2800/mth income.
SOLD
3099 WHITESAIL PL - $319,800
1941 MAPLE ST - $279,800
2803 WESTWOOD DR - $204,900
Looking for fewer stairs? Lots of updates in this fully finished rancher with man-cave style rec room in basement. Updated kitchen with quartz counters, hardwood flooring and tile.
Fully renovated home. LIke new with 1 bedroom inlaw suite. Double meters and more.
Good 4 bedroom family home located close to most things. Across from PG Golf and Curling Club.
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ZIMMER AUTOSPORT PRESENTS
The Mercedes-Benz Canada 60th Anniversary Sales Event Celebrate with 3 months payments waived and cash credits up to $2,500 on select models.
M15089
2015 B250 4MATIC
MONTHLY LEASE 39 months @ 1.9%
$401.20 (plus taxes)
M15085
2015 CLA250 4MATIC
MONTHLY LEASE 39 months @ 2.9%
2015 GLA250 4MATIC Kamloops, BC
$508.75 (plus taxes)
2015 C300 4MATIC
$478.20 (plus taxes)
M15064
M15087 MONTHLY LEASE 39 months @ 3.9%
M15074
2015 GLK350 4MATIC
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Year 2014
Kilometres 9,400 kms
Selling Price
Or Bi-Weekly Finance
(Taxes extra)
72 months @ 4.99%
$29,998
$235.38 (inc. Taxes)
U1557 Class
Year
C300 4MATIC
2012
Kilometres 37,099 kms
Selling Price
Or Bi-Weekly Finance
(Taxes extra)
72 months @ 2.9%
$36,998
$276.33 (inc. Taxes)
U1561 Class
Year
GL350BT 4MATIC 2012
Kilometres 66,489 kms
Kamloops, BC
Selling Price
Or Bi-Weekly Finance
(Taxes extra)
72 months @ 2.9%
$59,998
$451.55 (inc. Taxes)
Zimmer Autosport Ltd. 695C Laval Crescent Kamloops, BC
U1554 Class E350 4MATIC
Year 2012
Kilometres 48,771 kms
Selling Price
Or Bi-Weekly Finance
(Taxes extra)
72 months @ 2.9%
$46,998
$354.60 (inc. Taxes)
U1567 Class
Year
GLK350
2012
Kilometres 49,266 kms
Selling Price
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(Taxes extra)
72 months @ 2.9%
$37,998
$284.16 (inc. Taxes)
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Year 2014
Kilometres 5,192 kms
Selling Price
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(Taxes extra)
72 months @ 4.99%
$149,868
$1,248.09 (inc. Taxes)
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